Important Tests during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most important stages in a woman’s life and one should take all the precautions to avoid any precautions during this period. For the safety of the baby and mother you may be suggested a number of test. Some of the tests are regular in nature and you will have to go through these on every visit to your ob-gyn and others are suggested depending on the situation. For example, if the doctor suspects anything wrong or wants to verify confusion. Some of the most common tests women go through during pregnancy are:

Anemia: Anemia is a common problem in women and during a pregnancy it can increase the risk of a preterm delivery.

Presence of Bacteria in Urine: Bacterial infection in the Urinary Tract (UTI) can be transmitted into the kidneys posing a threat to the mother and the baby.

Rh factor: If a woman has a deficiency of special protein called Rh factor then she will have to undergo a treatment to protect the baby from blood related issues.

Preeclampsia: If protein is observed in the urine it may be a sign of preeclampsia or UTI which can again result in a poor growth of the fetus.

STDs: Syphilis and Hepatitis B are some of the dangerous sexually transmitted diseases and can create serious harm to your baby.

Diabetes: If sugar is found in the Urine it is a sign of diabetes.

Triple Screen Test: Around the sixteenth week of your pregnancy this test may be conducted to see the levels of 3 chemicals in the blood stream which can evaluate if the baby is carrying any risk of dangerous conditions like spina bifida and Down syndrome.

Ultrasound: This is done between the 5^th and 7^th week to find out the due date of the baby. After the pregnancy reaches the 16^th week it may be done again to see the growth of the baby and to check for any potential birth defects. Ultrasounds produce a clear picture of the baby and if there is any trouble it can be seen on the screen.

Amniocentesis: Also known as the chorionic villius sampling (CVS) is carried out if you have a previous history of genetic disorders in your family. It is not suggested in a normal case as it carries a small risk of a miscarriage associated with it. It is one of the most effective methods to forecast any genetic disorder that the baby may carry in future.

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